DA threaten legal action against ANC

This, of course, was vehemently denied by the governing party, who have stated their intentions to take the matter to court, after failing to get any reaction from the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).

“This matter was referred to the IEC (Electoral Commission of South Africa) and the commission subsequently responded, stating that this matter must be adjudicated by a court of law, and as such, we are seeking a legal opinion from our lawyers. We will not allow the ANC to spread lies,” the DA’s spokesperson, Mabine Seabe said.

ANC targets Cape water tariffs ahead of elections

Rasool and the ANC have made it clear in the past that the issue of water in Cape Town was a subject that they would use to drive the DA-led government out of office in May.